Lookman to stay at Atalanta as Inter confirm withdrawal from talks | OneFootball

After looking to be on the verge of leaving Atalanta, Ademola Lookman is now set to remain with La Dea heading into the 2025-26 season, reports from Italy claim.

According to Sky Sport this evening, via CalcioMercato, Lookman could be available for new head coach Ivan Juric as early as the Bergamo side’s Serie A season opener this weekend against Pisa.

BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 25: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on May 25, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Furthermore, Inter, who were strongly linked as favourites to sign Lookman, have officially communicated their decision to Atalanta to pull out of the race for the Nigerian forward. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirms that in the next day, the player’s representatives will be fully updated on the situation.

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Romano suggests that whilst Atlético Madrid still have some interest in the former Fulham attacker, currently there are no talks ongoing between the clubs or representatives.

Therefore, Lookman will return to Atalanta and despite publicly declaring his wish to leave the club this summer, it no longer looks as though he will.

BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atalanta BC and SK Sturm Graz at Stadio di Bergamo on January 21, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Of course, there remains two more weeks of the transfer window and the player’s desire to leave could keep the door ajar for an interested club to snap him up, should they meet Atalanta’s asking price.